Gerald R. Reed

Gerald Ray Reed, age 75, of Clarksville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 3, 2022 while surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 30, 1946. He was an active and long-standing member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. He was born in Clarksville, to Vernon White and Addie Beatrice Reed. Gerald was a 1965 graduate of Clarksville High School and attended East Texas State University.

He was self-employed, having many successful businesses in his lifetime. These included Food Basket, Reed’s Stop and Go, East Main Auto Sales, Reed’s Pawn Shop and Reed’s Tax Service. In later years, he owned and operated a firework stand during his summers and started Reed’s Bail Bonds. He was a highly regarded and well-respected member of the community. Gerald or known to his grandchildren as “G”, exemplified the meaning of faith, love, and family. To know him was to love him. He brought joy and laughter wherever he went and lit up any room with his million-dollar smile. Gerald married Mickey Morgan on August 30, 2004. Preceding him in death are his parents Vernon and Beatrice Reed, his sister Mildred Joyner, and his brother Wayne Reed.

He is survived by his wife Mickey Reed, his daughters Raechel Jackson and husband Jay of Frisco, Deanna Wood and husband Cory of Paris, step-son Jason Burress and wife Christina of McKinney, step-daughter Letta Burger and husband Adam of Roanoke; 1 brother, Jimmy Reed of Clarksville; grandchildren, Reed, Gabbi, Rhett, and Grier; step-grandchildren Kate, Klaire, Kason, Luke, Morgan, and Emerson; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services are set for 2:00 PM Tuesday, March 8, 2022, in LindemanChapel of Clarksville Funeral Home with Rev. Don Shovan and Rev. Mike Black officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Clarksville Funeral Home.

Pallbearers are Austin Staubus, Jolvis Taylor, Jeff Reed, Alan Gooding, Garrett Reed and Danny Halley.

Honorary Pallbearers are Tommy Grimes, Teddy Jones and the Men of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church.

The family will receive friends an hour before service time at Clarksville Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 262 Hwy. 82 E. Clarksville, Texas 75426.

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